Metuchen, New Jersey vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 76.9% more expensive than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $88,456 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Metuchen, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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